Date Posted:

2024-10-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting remote opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team!  

What You Will Do:
 

Pratt & Whitney provides the F135 engine to the dynamic and expanding F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. To sustain the engine, Pratt & Whitney is partnered with depots in the United States and worldwide for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade (MRO&U) services and continues to expand the MRO&U network. 

The Contracts Manager position in the Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Contracts Management Organization (MECMO), reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Military Subcontracts.  As a Contracts Manager for the Strategic Military Subcontracts (SMS) team, you will be responsible for the comprehensive life cycle management of the subcontracts between Pratt & Whitney Military Engines and its major subcontractors, from participation in the generation of the Requests for Proposal and drafting of the subcontract, to subcontract close-out.  You will be an important liaison to the Pratt & Whitney contracts team that negotiates the prime contract with the U.S. Government Joint Program Office and will be a key participant in the negotiations with the subcontractors.  You will interact with Pratt & Whitney stakeholder organizations to ensure subcontract documentation is fully aligned with the prime contract requirements and work closely with the Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Logistics Program Management team as a business partner on contracts matters to execute on the performance of the various subcontracts.  Other opportunities within the SMS scope of responsibility may be assigned as required.  Additional duties include participation in MECMO process improvement activities and other tasks as assigned.

In order to succeed in this position, you will need to be an independent learner and strong team player.  Strong written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite. You should possess strong document drafting skills, an understanding of aerospace business and legal issues, and familiarity with industry best practice process improvement tools.

*10% of travel will be expected of the selected candidate.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Contracts; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in ContractsUS Citizenship required, due to government contracts, programs and projects

Qualifications We Prefer:

Juris DoctorateSignificant experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Government procurement processStrong written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisiteStrong document drafting skillsUnderstanding of aerospace business and legal issuesFamiliarity with industry best practice process improvement tools

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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